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AVA Anaesthetic Safety Checklist FINAL UK WEB Copy 2
AVA Anaesthetic Safety Checklist FINAL UK WEB Copy 2
Pre-Induction
Patient NAME, owner CONSENT & PROCEDURE confirmed
IV CANNULA placed & patent
AIRWAY EQUIPMENT available & functioning
Endotracheal tube CUFFS checked
ANAESTHETIC MACHINE checked today
Adequate OXYGEN for proposed procedure
BREATHING SYSTEM connected, leak free & APL VALVE OPEN
Person assigned to MONITOR patient
RISKS identified & COMMUNICATED
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS available
Recovery
SAFETY CONCERNS COMMUNICATED
Airway, Breathing, Circulation (fluid balance), Body Temperature, Pain
ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION PLAN confirmed
ANALGESIC PLAN confirmed
Person assigned to MONITOR patient
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Recommended Procedures
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